Farmers Branch Police Arrest Suspected Package Thief

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Police in Farmers Branch have arrested a suspect who they believe stole multiple packages from homes throughout the city.

Police say they recovered nearly two dozen packages that were stolen from front porches when they arrested the suspect. Officers tracked him down for stealing one package, and when they found him, they found the other stolen goods.

According to police, they believe he is responsible for eight thefts in Farmers Branch and two in Dallas. He is not yet being identified because more suspects may be involved.

“I don’t necessarily think it was luck. I do believe it was good police work. Having video security at the scene of the first theft provided officers with the description the needed to be able to go out there and locate this individual,” said Officer Steven Rutherford.

They were able to recover some of the stolen items but are searching for the owners of the packages. Police posted a picture on Facebook of the recovered packages.

Police are asking anyone who believes their package was stolen to call them at 972.406.2867. Officers have the addresses from each of the homes where the packages were delivered and are in the process of returning them to their owners.